Phonetics

This is an advanced course to further develop the knowledge and skills needed in experimental phonetics. We will explore the techniques of recording, speech analysis and experimental design. We will also discuss some current theories of speech production and perception.

The courses objectives are:

• To situate the field of experimental phonetics within the framework of linguistic studies.
• To study the acoustic properties of the speech signal in a cross-linguistic context.
• To acquire the techniques used in experimental phonetics: recording methods, acoustic and articulatory analysis to test linguistic hypotheses.

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:           

• Set up simple experiments using the experimental methods seen in class.
• Use speech analysis techniques to test phonetic hypotheses.
• Write a squib describing the experimental protocol of an experiment and its results.
• Discuss current issues in phonetic science.

Students will need basic knowledge of phonetics